Seven Desires of the Heart

Jim and I attended a marriage conference this past Saturday through our local church called “The Seven Desires of the Heart”. The speakers were Dr. Mark Laaser and his wife Debbie. Their presentation built into us a greater appreciation of where God has taken us in our marriage and where He still wants us to go.  It was excellent!

Delight yourself in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart. - Psalm 37:4

The desires they have identified for all men and women are:

Being heard: Have you ever wished a friend or spouse would listen to what you are trying to say? Do you find your mind wandering sometimes when you try to concentrate on what someone else is saying?

Being affirmed: Do you wish that someone close to you would let you know you are doing a great job or support you in what you do?

Being praised: Do you long for someone to express their admiration for you, whether you feel successful or not?

Feeling safe: Is your physical well-being important to you? Do you want to know that you have shelter, food, clothing and enough money to feel comfortable?

Being touched: Do you sometimes need a hug or pat on the back from a friend or spouse just to know they care?

Being desired: Do you long to be passionately wanted and needed by your spouse?

Being included: Do you desire to be a meaningful part of a worshipping community? Is it important to you to be included in an intimate relationship with God?

Dr. and Mrs. Laaser also founded www.faithfulandtrueministries.com

This is a wonderful ministry for those dealing with sexual addiction.  Here’s an excellent article I came across on their site about remaining faithful and true in your marriage http://www.faithfulandtrueministries.com/a_remain.php